this page is for Anthony A., Kayla, Misha and Silvia. Post your workbook notes, etc. for chapter 5 here.

After our discussion during lunch, it ends up I'm doing all the #1 questions for 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4.
I think Misha is doing all the #2 questions, Anthony is doing all the #3, and Kayla is doing all the #4 questions.
-Silvia



5.2 Political Developments in England
  • Henry II improved English law
- He replaced ordeal and combat with judges and juries
in royal courts
  • Magna Carta protected rights and privileges of nobles
-later regarded as a foundation in rights and liberties
  • Charter=agreement between baron and king
  • Contribution to the downfall of feudalism
-power shifted to the peasants and citizens
-royal authority was strengthened
-lords lost power

5.3 The Bubonic Plague
  • Areas affected by the plague
- Europe and Asia
  • called black plague because it left black/blue marks/bumps on victims
  • Contribution to the downfall of feudalism
-fewer workers
-the few workers still alive demanded more MONEY and RIGHTS
-lords lost more power

5.4 The Hundred Years' War
  • The start of the Hundred Years' War
- France and England fighting over land
- War breaks out
  • English won early battles due to superior technology
  • Contribution to the downfall of feudalism
-military technology improved: less need for castles
-lords were left with almost no influence/power
-monarch and commoners gained more power